Neilson Island

West coast oceanfront retreat at its finest. Neilson Island is a fully forested, 21.5-acre Private Island located in the protected waters of Tofino Harbour between Haynen Channel and Browning Passage. A short and convenient distance away from the village of Tofino, one of the west coast’s most popular recreation destinations, this beautiful property is mostly in its natural state with nice walking trails throughout the forest.

Some of these trees are truly veteran old-growth and one is an eagle nesting tree. A small portion of the property on the southern shore has been cleared and is where the original homestead house still stands.

This home, believed to be constructed around 1925, certainly has character and is habitable though in need of a little TLC and some upgrades; an ideal consideration for those who would be happy with a more modest and charismatic island home or cottage.

Directly in front of the home is good, sheltered deep water moorage with a standing pier built on pilings and a heavily constructed wood ramp leading down to a good-size (approx 60ft) wharf. Literally catch crab off your dock and gather shellfish off your beaches. This location provides great privacy as well as the convenience associated with having the village of Tofino only minutes away.

If someone would like to consider constructing a new home and maintain the existing residence zoning would allow for the potential subdivision into two parcels to accommodate a second dwelling on the island.

This property does not have any municipal services, domestic water is from a dug, shallow well with a holding tank and there is an option to collect rain water. Power will be by generator or alternative power sources. We are of the understanding there is a conventional-style septic system.

Tofino is a former logging and fishing village with a population of approx 1700, which has become a centre for a variety of popular outdoor activities and eco-tourism. Fishing, whale watching, surfing, kayaking, camping and enjoying the magnificent beaches are only a few of the popular activities. Tofino also has available essential services such as a community hospital, airport and coast guard station and a variety of dining and shopping options as well as marine services. There are very few private islands along Vancouver Island’s West Coast.

Tofino, well known around the world is a picturesque community located on the Esowista Peninsula, bordered on the South by the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the west coast of Vancouver Island. The area abounds in spectacular natural beauty and the community and its people are very friendly and easy going. Much of the land surrounding Tofino is protected as both parkland and part of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which has a diverse range of ecosystems within its boundaries. These ecosystems include expanses of ancient temperate rainforest, lakes, rivers and streams, alpine peaks, open ocean, rocky coastal shores, long sand beaches, estuaries and mud flats. Given continued development in temperate rainforests worldwide, these areas are of global ecological significance.

All forestlands and marine areas are now managed under strict guidelines to maintain ecosystem integrity and health. World-renowned Long Beach is located between the village of Tofino and Ucluelet and offers outstanding beach experiences & hiking in the most accessible and most developed component of the Pacific Rim National Park. Tofino also offers year-round saltwater fishing opportunities, with world-class salmon fishing and fly-fishing in the Clayoquot Sound.